Into the Wild is based on a true story of a young man, Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), who abandons his life of privilege to pursue the freedom of life traveling across the country. The movie is an honest portrayal of the rewards, loneliness and challenges of living life on the road and provides viewers with an in-depth look at his personal journey. Directed by Sean Penn, Into the Wild cast includes Vince Vaughn, Hal Holbrook, William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden and Catherine Keener. Breathtaking scenery and an amazing soundtrack by Eddie Vedder make this movie even more memorable.